Locker - Front or Rear

[bd90]

I was thinking of jumping on the SG Bargain Bin ARB locker special that Yousef posted about. I want only one locker for price considerations and because I don't off road that much. However, I think one locker is a must given the D's stock open diff setup. If I only get one, where should it go.... frt or rear? and why?
Thanks in advance

[wicks]

Rear is where people put singles. More traction is needed while climbing, and gravity makes more weight, thus more grab, available at the rear.

I use no axle lockers, just prop lock.

[Mike Hippert]

I agree with Wicks a rear is the way to go, makes climbing much easier. I have no axle lockers either, Just use a little more of the skinny peddle.

[Art Vigil]

Definitely rear.

[DJ Menasco]

Gravity makes more weight??:stick Come on Wicks! Did you fall asleep in physics!!:grin Just kidding.

Wicks is correct though, most people primarily use rear lockers. What I understand is that a front locker greatly impacts your ability to maneuver the vehicle when engaged, hence the rear is a much more handsome choice since your steering isn't directly effected.

The best person to ask is Bill Davis of GBR (info@greatbasinrovers.com). He always has great insight concerning issues such as this. I'd recommend shooting him an email.

DJ

[scoloco]

I put a manually operated locker in the front of my last rig, leaving the back 'open' with the old LSD that was about ready to die. In hind sight, I shoulda put it into the back. As others have stated, when climbing a hill there is little weight on the front wheels and its not going to pull you up too good.

My initial decision was justified in the 'if I want to climb that rock' I want *both* front wheels turning to pull my front up. However I never really was able to capitalize on that.

-scott

[bd90]

Thanks guys. That's a big help. Now to see if SG has any lockers left.